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Kaitlyn Barnes

Financial Planner, Chief Compliance Officer at Financial Architects in Woodstock, GA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Kaitlyn Barnes is Financial Planner, Chief Compliance Officer of Financial Architects, LLC, an investment adviser managing $199M, and works from its Woodstock, GA office. Kaitlyn Barnes has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Financial Architects since 3 January 2022 and has 4 years in the industry across 1 firm.

4
Years in industry
4
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Kaitlyn Barnes has been Financial Planner, Chief Compliance Officer of Financial Architects since February 2023, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm. Kaitlyn Barnes holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University.

Financial Architects, LLC is a Woodstock, GA firm with $199M under management, 100 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

Kaitlyn Barnes serves as financial planner for Financial Architects. She has been a core member of the firm's team since June 2017. She handles financial-planning-only engagements and helps wealth management clients with financial planning needs that arise.

  1. – present · 4 years
    Woodstock, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 116027

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Financial Architects

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
  • Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP)
  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Kaitlyn Barnes is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in January 2022.

  • GeorgiaSince 13 January 2022
  • TexasSince 3 January 2022

Examinations

No examinations are on Kaitlyn Barnes’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Kaitlyn Michelle Barnes
CRD
7484063
Firm
Financial Architects · CRD 116027
Role
Financial Planner, Chief Compliance Officer
Office
302 CREEKSTONE RIDGE, Woodstock, GA 30188
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2022
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Kaitlyn Barnes work?

Kaitlyn Barnes has been Financial Planner, Chief Compliance Officer of Financial Architects, LLC since February 2023.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 4 February 2026

Is Kaitlyn Barnes a financial advisor?

Yes. Kaitlyn Barnes has a current investment-adviser registration in Georgia and Texas, through Financial Architects since January 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Kaitlyn Barnes have?

Kaitlyn Barnes has 4 years in the financial industry, since January 2022, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Kaitlyn Barnes based?

Kaitlyn Barnes’ registered office is in Woodstock, GA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Kaitlyn Barnes registered with FINRA?

No. Kaitlyn Barnes has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Kaitlyn Barnes a CFP?

Financial Architects lists Kaitlyn Barnes with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner (CFP)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Kaitlyn M. Barnes biography, financialarchitectsllc.com

How can I verify Kaitlyn Barnes’ record?

Search CRD 7484063 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Kaitlyn Barnes’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Financial Architects

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7484063, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Financial Architects, LLC, filed 4 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Financial Architects team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.